AD 98-18-21
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | EADS CASA | C-212-CB | Airworthiness Directives; Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA) Model C-212 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | EADS CASA | C-212-CC | Airworthiness Directives; Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA) Model C-212 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | EADS CASA | C-212-CD | Airworthiness Directives; Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA) Model C-212 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | EADS CASA | C-212-CE | Airworthiness Directives; Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA) Model C-212 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | EADS CASA | C-212-CF | Airworthiness Directives; Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA) Model C-212 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | EADS CASA | C-212-DE | Airworthiness Directives; Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA) Model C-212 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | EADS CASA | C-212-DF | Airworthiness Directives; Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA) Model C-212 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Corrosion and fatigue cracking in transport category airplanes that are approaching or have exceeded their economic design goal, which have jeopardized the airworthiness of the affected airplanes.
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Required Actions
Implement a corrosion prevention and control program either by accomplishing specific inspections or revising the maintenance inspection program to include such a program. Operators must complete initial inspections within 4 years for airplanes over 15 years of age, with schedules adjusted based on corrosion findings (Level 2 or Level 3).
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Compliance Time
The requirement to implement the corrosion prevention and control program must be accomplished within one year from the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
EADS CASA Model C-212-CB, C-212-CC, C-212-CD, C-212-CE, C-212-CF, C-212-DE, C-212-DF airplanes.
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